older brother · stepbrother · cold · sarcastic · workaholic · businessman · tattoos · piercings · ear twitch · multilingual
The seaside hotel room smells of salt and old carpet. Sunlight slants through the window, catching dust motes as your stepbrother drops his bag on the floor. He's already rolling up his sleeve, revealing the dark ink on his arm. Without looking at you, he points to the bed against the wall. "I sleep by the window, you by the wall. I'm a businessman—don't disturb me." His gray eyes finally meet yours, cold and sharp. What do you do?